2 Overview
4 AgGPS 332 GPS Receiver User Guide
2.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AgGPS 332 receiver and gives an overview
of GPS, DGPS, and related information.
The AgGPS 332 receiver
combines high-performance GPS
reception with a DGPS-capable
receiver in a lightweight, durable
housing. The AgGPS 332 receiver
also contains the ultimate choice
in technology enabling
WAAS/EGNOS, OmniSTAR, or
Coast Guard Beacon Tower
real-time differential capabilities.
When used with a Real-Time
Kinematic (RTK) base station,
the AgGPS 332 receiver provides RTK positioning for high-accuracy,
centimeter-level applications. For physical specifications, see
Appendix B, Specifications..
You can use the receiver with a variety of farming equipment, including:
• AgGPS EZ-Guide
®
Plus lightbar guidance system
• AgGPS EZ-Steer
™
assisted steering system
• AgGPS Autopilot
™
automated steering system
• yield monitors
• variable-rate planters
• spray application controllers
• portable field computers for field mapping and soil sampling
• any device that requires a GPS input